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Intersegmental angles for the end positions in the various exercises performed to the left and right sides were compared.<\/jats:p>\n<jats:p><jats:bold>Results<\/jats:bold>\u2014The largest changes in intersegmental angles were at C6, especially for the chin-to-hip and chin-to-tarsus mobilization exercises. These exercises were also associated with greater lateral bending from T6 to S2, compared with the chin-to-girth mobilization or neutral standing position. The angle at C1 revealed considerable bending in the chin-to-girth position but not in the 2 more caudal positions.<\/jats:p>\n<jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusions and Clinical Relevance<\/jats:bold>\u2014The amount of bending in different parts of the cervical vertebral column differed among the dynamic mobilization exercises. 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